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September 16, 2011

Rep. Yvette D. Clarke Introduces Bill to Expand Access to Procurement for Minority Small Business

Yesterday, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke introduced H.R. 2921, the Expanding Opportunities for Small Business Act of 2011. During these trying economic times, we must do everything…
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September 12, 2011

Jamaican congresswoman hails 9/11 victims

Jamaican American congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke says the “sacrifice and heroic legacies” of victims of the 9/11 attacks “will forever be honoured and revered.” Speaking to the…
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September 12, 2011

U.S. Rep. Yvette D. Clarke discusses President Obama’s Jobs Plan on “Keeping It Real” with Rev. Al Sharpton

On Friday, September 09, 2011, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke discussed President Barack Obama’s Jobs plan with Rev. Al Sharpton on his radio program entitled “Keeping…
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September 9, 2011

Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke Commemorates the 10th Anniversary of the September 11th Terrorist Attacks

In remembrance of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-11) released the following statement: “This Sunday, we mark the 10 year anniversary…
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September 9, 2011

Rep. Yvette D. Clarke’s Statement on President Obama’s Jobs Speech

Washington, D.C. – Today, President Barack Obama convened a Joint Session of Congress to unveil his jobs plan.  Congresswoman Clarke released the following statement regarding…
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September 7, 2011

Rep. Yvette D. Clarke’s Statement on the Violence Surrounding the Labor Day Caribbean Festival

Today, the West-Indian American Day Association (WIADCA) held a press conference to address the concerns regarding the violence that took place during the Labor Day Carnival. Congresswoman…
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